Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)

A list of questions that should be answered by U.S. government officials regarding the lethal campaign against suspected drug trafficking individuals, groups, and vessels.

An expert Q&A on the Trump administration's lethal strikes against suspected drug trafficking boats on the high seas.

Leading counter-extremism expert unpacks the administration's claimed designation of "Antifa Groups"

Tom Joscelyn talks with former DOJ counsel Tom Brzozowski about new Antifa designations, their civil liberties impact, and changing limits on speech and association.

If the Trump administration designates Antifa as an FTO, it could have implications extending beyond anti-fascist activists to the entire architecture of U.S. civil society.

With increasing violent extremism and waning DOJ interest in curbing far-right extremism, a failure to address the threats posed by The Base could prove fatal.

On July 8, the Department of State removed Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), also known as Jabhat al-Nusrah, from the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) list. In a press release…

While the executive order is intended to enhance national security, it raises significant concerns.

Bringing foreign cartels under the umbrella of terrorism may seem appealing, but it is unnecessary and dangerous.

Understanding the "who" and "why" of the New Orleans attack is necessary to prevent hyperbole from framing the discussion on terrorism risks.

Congress needs to pass legislation to expand vital protections for NGOs delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance.

Bold action is needed now to salvage the Iran nuclear deal.